Daughter of the mountains, mother of the sons of Shiva. In paraloka (the Hindu equivalent of heaven), there is no match for the strength and beauty of Devi Uma. She is verily the queen of all three lokas (realms of existence) as She sits exquisitely on an upturned lotus bloom of gigantic proportions. Her long, lithe form is carved in the finest proportions of womanhood, expressive of Her fecundity and immortality. With the legs in graceful lalitasana and a hand raised as if with a stem of the lotus betwixt thumb and fingers, it makes for a strikingly beauteous silhouette.
A tall crown carved in remarkable detail sits on Her wide-set brow. A pair of karnakundalas pierced into the long lobes of Her ears. A delicate sprig of wet vine lain against the curve of Her powerful shoulders. Full breasts hoisted by a small, sharp waist.
A thick girdle of gold wound around wide-set hips. It holds in place a dhoti of silk, the sumptuous fabric of which clings to the slender musculature of the Devi’s legs. The throne beneath Her is mounted on a quadrilateral, multi-tiered plinth with minimalistic, repetitive engravings. The complexion of Her body is the colour of liquid gold. Wisdom and beauty pour forth from that divine countenance. The stance of Her body is maternal and youthful, as befits the mother of the cosmos. Such an expressive Devi Uma murti would make a fine addition to the home or temple of the most ardent Hindu devotees.
Eternal Brilliance Unveiled: The Mystique of Panchaloha Bronze and Artful Maintenance Rituals
Bronze is a metal alloy that has the primary composition of Copper and Tin. There is also an addition of other metals such as Manganese, Aluminium, Nickel, and some non-metals such as Phosphorus. This composition of several metals and non-metals makes Bronze an extremely durable and strong metal alloy. It is for this reason that Bronze is extensively used for casting sculptures and statues. Since Bronze has a low melting point, it usually tends to fill in the finest details of a mould and when it cools down, it shrinks a little that makes it easier to separate from the mould.
" If you happen to have a bronze statue, simply use a cotton cloth with some coconut oil or any other natural oil to clean the statue. "
A village named Swamimalai in South India is especially known for exceptionally well-crafted Bronze icons of Hindu Gods and Goddesses. The skilled artisans of this place use Panchaloha Bronze for casting the icons. Panchaloha Bronze is made of five metals; Copper, Zinc, Lead, and small quantities of Gold and Silver. Zinc gives a golden hue to the finished figure and Lead makes the alloy softer for the easy application of a chisel and hammer. The common technique for producing these statues and sculptures is the “Lost-wax” method. Because of the high durability of bronze sculptures and statues, less maintenance is required, and can still last up to many decades.
Exotic India takes great pride in its collection of hand-picked Panchaloha Statues. You will find the murtis of Gods (Krishna, Hanuman, Narasimha, Ganesha, Nataraja, and Kartikeya) and Goddesses (Saraswati, Lakshmi, Durga, and Parvati), and Buddha statues. You can also buy Ritual paraphernalia (Wicks lamp, Puja Kalash, Cymbals, and Puja Flag) on the website. All these statues and items have been made with a lot of care and attention, giving them a flawless finish. Their fine carving detail represents the rich tradition of India.
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